Chris H. answered 11/03/15
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You can calculate 6% of $25 by converting to a decimal then multiplying
25
x0.06
1.5 <---- Amount of tax, 6% of $25
Now add, to $25 to get total amount:
25.00
+ 1.50
26.50 <---- Total of initial cost plus tax
The final price is $26.50